Upcoming Events
Human Dietary Protein Needs and Benefits: A Critical Assessment of Postulated Propositions
February 25, 2025 – February 26, 2025
Rosemont, IL, USA
The Role of the Gut Structure and Function in Health and Disease: The Celiac Disease Paradigm
February 26, 2025
Virtual, Event
The intestine is a critical site for interaction between the host and the external environment. Its complex structure plays key roles in selective absorption of nutrients or other dietary or environmental components, with implications for local and systemic effects which will be explored in this webinar.
Caffeinated Beverages in the US: Sources, Health Effects, and Consumption Patterns Across Age Groups
March 4, 2025
Virtual, Webinar
Caffeine is one of the most widely consumed food components and its ability to act as a stimulant is the primary reason for its consumption. This webinar will present information from a major caffeine intake survey supported by IAFNS.
What is ‘Brain Fog’, and How is it Measured?
March 12, 2025
Virtual, Event
The term and symptoms associated with ‘brain fog’ have been elevated in the research, healthcare, and consumer spheres since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read more about What is ‘Brain Fog’, and How is it Measured?
Understanding and Leveraging Individual Response to Diet via the Gut Microbiome: Expert Dialogue
March 21, 2025
Virtual, Event
Precision nutrition considers individual response to ingredients, foods and diets.
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Past Events
The Microbiome Along the Diet-Health Axis: Toward Precision Nutrition
February 6, 2025
Virtual, Event
The human microbiome is crucial in mediating how diet affects our health, including metabolic, cardiovascular, and inflammatory aspects.
Read more about The Microbiome Along the Diet-Health Axis: Toward Precision Nutrition
2nd Fermented Foods Forum at Malaga, Spain
February 5, 2025 – February 7, 2025
Malaga, Spain
An IAFNS-supported paper, “The Impact of Consumption of Live Dietary Microbes on Health: A Scoping Review” was presented at this 3-day conference in Spain.
The Past, Present, and Future of the NIH Office Dietary Supplements
January 22, 2025
Virtual, Event
Join IAFNS as Dr. Stefan Pasiakos, Director of NIH’s Office of Dietary Supplements, provides an overview of this history, including key accomplishments and impact on the field.
Read more about The Past, Present, and Future of the NIH Office Dietary Supplements
Science-Based Principles for Food Classification Writing Team Meeting
January 16, 2025
Washington DC, USA
The IAFNS Principles Writing Team will meet in-person on January 16th to advance Principles for Food Classification Based on Processing and Formulation to support public health.
Read more about Science-Based Principles for Food Classification Writing Team Meeting
IAFNS 2025 Winter Board of Trustees Meeting
January 14, 2025 – January 15, 2025
Washington, DC
The IAFNS Board of Trustees will meet on January 14-15, 2025, at the IAFNS offices in Washington, DC.
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